weatherproof

[ weth-er-proof ]

/ ˈwɛð ərˌpruf /

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adjective

able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather.

verb (used with object)

to make (something) weatherproof.

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Origin of weatherproof

First recorded in 1610–20; weather + -proof

OTHER WORDS FROM weatherproof

weath·er·proof·ness, noun

Words nearby weatherproof

weather joint, weatherly, weatherman, weather map, weatherperson, weatherproof, weatherproofer, weather radar, weather report, weather-resistant, weather satellite

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How to use weatherproof in a sentence

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The main thing to consider is whether it’s weatherproof since you’ll likely be leaving it outside come rain or shine.
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Material is key, but your aesthetic is just as important, so as long as you find something that fits your vibe and is also durable, rust-resistant, and weatherproof, you can’t go wrong.
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It’s a work in process, but weatherproofing our business has been a real focus for our company.
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Now, many new game cameras are able to transmit images wirelessly, which opens up their application as ruggedized, weatherproof, outdoor security cameras.
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Weatherproof shelters had to be built as rapidly as possible.
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Even a new overcoat, though warm and weatherproof, afforded him little joy, being itself a sample of Mr. Quinn's frieze.
Hyacinth|George A. Birmingham
Regular meals and weatherproof lodgings will not do this long.
Lay Morals|Robert Louis Stevenson
You have a weatherproof soul; and your common sense is as starched as your Sunday cap used to be!
The Choice of Life|Georgette Leblanc
The last on the left, being more weatherproof than the others, was used as a granary.
The Four Pools Mystery|Jean Webster

British Dictionary definitions for weatherproof

weatherproof

/ (ˈwɛðəˌpruːf) /

adjective

designed or able to withstand exposure to weather without deterioration

verb

(tr) to render (something) weatherproof

Derived forms of weatherproof

weatherproofness, noun

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